Deep-Sea Sole
Microstomus bathybius
A deep-water flatfish found in the North Pacific Ocean at depths typically exceeding 1,000 feet. This sole species is rarely encountered by recreational anglers due to its extreme depth preference.
Deep-Sea Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Microstomus bathybius
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Lives on soft bottom substrates in very deep waters along the continental slope. Occasionally caught as bycatch in commercial deep-water fishing operations but is not targeted by recreational anglers due to its inaccessible habitat.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a deep-sea sole through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksDeep-Sea Sole questions people ask
Deep-Sea Sole is Microstomus bathybius.
A typical deep-sea sole runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every deep-sea sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives on soft bottom substrates in very deep waters along the continental slope. Occasionally caught as bycatch in commercial deep-water fishing operations but is not targeted by recreational anglers due to its inaccessible habitat. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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